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Manufacturer: Oz Publishing
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ASIN: 0974979104 |
Book Description
Second edition of the most comprehensive and only international HiDef production directory available. A dynamic new production format, HiDef skills are increasingly required by the film, television, and video production industries, including: * specific contact information * verified project credits in the HiDef format * 2,000 listings * 50 categories * 20 countries * commentary from recognized industry experts The 2nd Edition is organized into the following tabs: * Pre-Production * HiDef Production Companies * Equipment Suppliers * Post Production * Crew * Support & Networking * New! Distribution & Projection
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In the wake of Sassy and as an alternative to the more staid reporting of Ms., Bitch was launched in the mid-nineties as a Xerox-and-staple zine covering the landscape of popular culture from a feminist perspective. Both unabashed in its love for the guilty pleasures of consumer culture and deeply thoughtful about the way the pop landscape reflects and impacts women’s lives, Bitch grew to be a popular, full-scale magazine with a readership that stretched worldwide. Today it stands as a touchstone of hip, young feminist thought, looking with both wit and irreverence at the way pop culture informs feminism—and vice versa—and encouraging readers to think critically about the messages lurking behind our favorite television shows, movies, music, books, blogs, and the like. BITCHFest offers an assortment of the most provocative essays, reporting, rants, and raves from the magazine’s first ten years, along with new pieces written especially for the collection. Smart, nuanced, cranky, outrageous, and clear-eyed, the anthology covers everything from a 1996 celebration of pre-scandal Martha Stewart to a more recent critical look at the "gayby boom"; from a time line of black women on sitcoms to an analysis of fat suits as the new blackface; from an attempt to fashion a feminist vulgarity to a reclamation of female virginity. It’s a recent history of feminist pop-culture critique and an arrow toward feminism’s future.
Customer Reviews:
Thought-provoking and very entertaining.......2007-01-18
I had quit writing reviews for books for a long time now. I live in Turkey so I do not get the magazine, but I purchased the book after reading many favourable reviews here on Amazon.com. It turns out that I was missing a lot! This book has great, great articles, some are very original in essence and it keeps you interested. Although I, too, skipped a few of the articles, 90% of them are really good ones, about many different subjects. The articles are sharp, witty and it is good that the subject variety is satisfactory. If I could, I would translate it to Turkish so it can reach more people over here. Great, great stuff, if you are interested in popular culture as well as gender issues, this is the essential reading for you. Can't recommend it enough!
Buy this book.......2006-12-29
Disclaimer-I subscribe to Bitch Magazine and have for a number of years. I love it! When I saw this book at the university bookstore, I bought it and savored reading through the book.
What I really like about Bitch Magazine, more so than Bust, is that the articles are more theoretical and erudite. I don't consider them dry, but I am WS educator and view BM as more a cutting edge zine that demonstrates the various feminist strands that exist today in the 3rd Wave, No Wave era of the feminist movement.
Buy this book! Subscribe to the zine for thoughtful, well-written articles about all sorts of issues.
After that plug, let me just say that I don't always agree with the essays. Some will definitely leave you with that sense that you want to grab a coffee with a friend and hammer out some of your thoughts.
Great food for thought........2006-10-06
Gotta hand it to Bitch:
- All of the articles are well written, if a bit dry at times.
- Even if you don't agree 100% with what the author is saying they usually make some good points and at least make you think.
- Many different views of feminism are offered.
I highly reccomend this along with a subscription to Bitch Magazine.
No Home Should be Without This Book!.......2006-09-08
"No home should be without this book. It can save relationships, provide direction for those who want it and offer humor for those who need it."
Good, at times.......2006-08-28
This collection of articles from Bitch magazine is a necessity to women. I enjoyed quoting it on my blogs and reading sections to my friends while we sat on my patio.
Unfortunately, I found myself skipping over some articles due to the rather dry approach to writing that some of the authors used.
Book Description
Does a glass of ice water filled to the brim overflow when the ice melts? Does the energy inside a sauna increase when you heat it up? What's the best way to cool your coffee -- adding the creamer first or last?
These and other challenging puzzlers provide a fresh -- and fun -- approach to learning real physics. Presenting both classic and new problems, Brainteaser Physics challenges readers to use imagination and basic physics principles to find the answers. Göran Grimvall provides detailed and accessible explanations of the solutions, sometimes correcting the standard explanations, sometimes putting a new twist on them. He provides diagrams and equations where appropriate and ends each problem by discussing a specific concept or offering an extra challenge.
With Brainteaser Physics, students and veteran physicists alike can sharpen their critical and creative thinking -- and have fun at the same time.
Customer Reviews:
A fun, casual approach to learning the science of physics.......2007-06-09
BRAINTEASER PHYSICS: CHALLENGING PHYSICS PUZZLERS provides a fun, casual approach to learning the science of physics, through a series of fun question-and-answer 'puzzlers' posing both classic and new problems and answers. Diagrams, equations, and scientific discussions support teach brainteaser with a survey of scientific thinking and concepts, making this perfect for high school or general-interest collections seeking reinforcements to physics principles.
Book Description
FITNESS AND FUN FOR YOUR BRAIN
In this first-of-its-kind collection, puzzle guru Terry Stickels has gathered more than three hundred of his beloved Stickelers [sic] into one easy-to-tote book. Stickelers [sic] have been syndicated by King Features in newspapers nationwide for over three years and legions of puzzle solvers from six to 106, from first graders to physicists, have been challenged and entertained by these puzzles that make you think and solve in a whole new way.
Every page features a different head-scratching logic puzzle (wordplay, math puzzles, and visual/spatial puzzles) guaranteed to make you laugh and learn. Rest assured, you don't need any advanced degree or obscure knowledge, just a penchant for puzzles and plenty of patience.
With 320 puzzles of all difficulty levels, ranging from basic brainteasers to baffling braintormenters, this is the perfect book for long car trips, airport layovers and morning coffee breaks. These cranial gymnastics can be done alone or with friends!
Customer Reviews:
Terry Stickels is amazing.......2007-02-21
Terry Stickels is amazing. If it took him as long to create these puzzles as it takes me to attempt to solve them, then he would never have enough to publish a book! That's the genius of his publications - they truly are a challenge to avid gamers and novices alike. I particularly like the fact that most are not solved through simple mathematical equations. Most require looking at problems in unique ways and evaluating outside of normal problem-solving methodologies. I enjoy sharing puzzles with friends and watching them flippantly give wrong answers based on the obvious. They quickly realize that correct answers require looking at the problem from several angles. Great mental exercises! I would recommend to all.
Best yet!.......2007-02-16
Stickels shines again in what I think are his best puzzles. This book has something for everyone--I love the wordplay, but many of my friends stop by my desk to help out with the mathmatical puzzles. I have been reading "Stickelers" in the Washington Post for some time, and this book continues the fun of his newspaper columns. I'm hoping he writes a book soon for my young nephews--it would be great to get them thinking on a higher level at an early age. Go for it, Terry!
Terry Has Done It Again!.......2007-02-15
Terry Stickels--the nation's foremost creator of puzzles of all kinds--has done it again!
This comprehensive collection of puzzles in different formats is a delight to ponder over, and to share with your friends and family.
There are surprises and challenges throughout--and what a great fun way to keep your brain flexible and fit, through exhilerating exercise!
Spectacular Selection.......2007-02-12
This is a wonderful collection of Terry's STICKELERS column seen in papers across America ( KING FEATURES). It has a little something for everyone from math and logic puzzles to word games to Terry's famous spatial puzzles. This is a " must have " book, especially if you and your kids are interested in learning how to become better critical thinkers. Plus, like all Stickels' books, it's just plain fun. He's the best at what he does and this will be around for a long time.
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- Mathematics is for all
- Wonderful for the classroom
- leaf through before you buy
- Recamán Santos is a real brain teaser
- Recamán Santos is a real brain teaser
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Challenging Brainteasers (Mensa)
Bernardo Recaman Santos
Manufacturer: Sterling
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0806928778 |
Book Description
Puzzle these out! Math and logic become more fun than ever when they're turned into brainteasing games. Some of these puzzles use cards or marbles; others have diagrams, grids, and lively illustrations; still more present their questions as a story or riddle. Here are just two examples: Look at this sentence: Dale is wrong. Using all these letters, can you spell a single word? Or try Non-aligned Pawns: How must the 8 white and 8 black pawns in a chess set be placed on a board so that no three pawns end up in the same horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line? They'll really test your smarts!
Customer Reviews:
Mathematics is for all.......2001-06-23
Today I was able to prove once again that mathematics is not just for a few. Challenging Brainteasers taught me how mathematics are not only fun but accesible to all. Besides enjoyig solving many of these brainteasers it provided me with many fine tools to work with my own children and students problems that I previously thought were imposible. A big clap for Recamán.
Wonderful for the classroom.......2001-02-01
I have found this fine collection of puzzles a wonderful source to stimulate my mathematics students. There are problems and puzzles of all levels of difficulty, and on a wide range of topics. Some are classics in a revised form but lots are new to me. All are great fun.
leaf through before you buy.......2001-01-03
Many curent puzzle books feature puzzles that are just old chestnuts dressed up in more modern language or settings,and this book, I'm afraid, is one of those.
Well, maybe I'm being a bit too critical. It's an OK collection if you're new to puzzles. But if you're a seasoned puzzle person, you really should leaf through it and judge by yourself whether it's good enough to fork down your hard earned dollars.
Oh, and the Mensa stamp of intellectual arrogance on the cover? Believe me, as a collector of puzzle books, it's no guarantee that the puzzles inside are that much more original than average fare - in fact, I find it downright pretentious.
Recamán Santos is a real brain teaser.......2000-05-11
I've been a student and a disciple of Professor Recamán for several years. Needless to say that his work, like all his life accomplishments are an example to be followed. Bright, witty, irreverent, with a passion for life and an outstanding sense of humour, he is definitely a magister teaser.
Recamán Santos is a real brain teaser.......2000-05-11
I've been a student and a disciple of Professor Recamán for several years. Needless to say that his work, like all his life accomplishments are an example to be followed. Bright, witty, irreverent, with a passion for life and an outstanding sense of humour, he is definitely a magister teaser.
Book Description
This is the second edition of Hanaan Rosenthal's critically-acclaimed AppleScript book. It goes the extra mile to teach you AppleScript--explaining advanced topics without leaving you behind.
AppleScript is the high-level scripting language that resides on the Mac platform. It can be used to add functionality to the Mac operating system, automate tasks, add functions, and generally make things easier. AppleScript has always been very useful, and with Mac OS X, you can take AppleScript further than before.
This book begins with the basics like handling variables, loops, and commands. Then it proceeds with more advanced concepts like debugging, AppleScripting with databases, manipulating PDFs with SMILE, and automating media workflow. In a nutshell, this book:
- Takes you on a journey from novice to professional AppleScripter.
- Is completely comprehensive; nothing is left to the imagination.
- Is up-to-date through AppleScript 1.10/Mac OS X Tiger.
If you are a Mac user who wants to know the real meaning of having full control over your machine, get into AppleScripting. And pick up this book because it really is the only guide you need to master the art of AppleScripting!
Customer Reviews:
It works........2007-08-31
It looks somewhat like a tome, but leaves nothing out. Other books slightly miss the point, assuming too much. If you really need to get a deep understanding of Applescript then this is the book for you!
Better available elsewhere.......2007-06-01
Bought this book after having read the reviews for the first edition and have finally finished it after having given up a number of times in exasperation at the vast amount of errors in the text and the code (both in the book and downloadable). The author no doubt knows his subject and covers what you need to know to become proficient in AppleScript, but I am not sure who this book is aimed at. It is not suitable for anyone new to programming as concepts are introduced early but only explained later on in the text, the mistakes in the examples create confusion (AppleScript even being referred to as ActionScript), and the inane Dummies style humour and prose with "cool" and even "ultracool" examples insulting to the mature reader. To add to my dissatisfaction the binding started to fall apart after only 250 pages. This is both the first and last Apress book that will be in my library.
During my way through this I bought both Danny Goodman's book from SpiderWorks and Matt Neuberg's "Definitive Guide". My recommendation to anyone else looking to learn AppleScript would be to start with Goodman, and if you know a programming language to go straight to Neuberg. Both highly recommended.
Knowledgeable, but many errors.......2007-04-25
Tue 4/24/2007 3:27 pm. I haven't finished the book but, for instance, there were two wrong captions in the first 32 pages. Numerous other errors in the text. I feel Rosenthal gives a good feel for how AppleScript works, not sugar-coated, and I didn't have much trouble with the errors, but someone new to programming might (I am a programmer without AppleScript -- or Apple for that matter -- experience).
Book Description
A high-level scripting language residing on the Mac platform, AppleScript adds functionality to the Mac operating system. AppleScript functions like a powerful macro language that automates tasks and adds functions. This book supports all versions of AppleScript – through the latest, version 1.9.3. Rosenthal is already popular within the Mac community, and in this book he reaches out to Mac scripters. This book thoroughly explains advanced topics, without leaving the beginning Mac scripter behind. The book addresses scripting, current to Panther. And it continues where other books stop, offering additional points of view and perspective, as needed.
Customer Reviews:
AppleScript: A Comprehensive Guide to Scripting and Automation on Mac OS X.......2005-09-21
this book suitable for beginner (as me) and advanced user. It start with basic AppleScript skill. And the best thing if the language it use is simple and interesting. You will not feel boring (like other training books) when read it.
Bible and Handbook.......2005-08-14
Easy to read and very complete, until with the least details (How to implement a debug mode, how to name subroutines, good practices to write the code, etc.)
It's True, This is THEE Book on AppleScript..........2005-07-28
Prior to getting this book as a gift I read every printed book and pdf on AppleScript written in the last 10 years, and still my progress hit a wall that I couldn't get past. Seeing as I've only been scripting for a year, that's part of the problem. Most AppleScript books are either severely outdated, poorly written, or both. This book breathed new life into a subject that really needed a fresh perspective. This book is an extremely thorough reference, a challenging and inspiring workbook and a treasure trove of ready-to-use scripts and tools that you can take and make your own in the real world.
Don't expect:
"This is a subroutine, here is what it does. This is a variable, this is what it does."
Instead, expect stuff like this:
"Here is a common problem, here are four ways to solve it. Here is why the first three work. Here is why the last one might not be a great idea. Here is how you can put this to use in the real world."
This book is low on fluff and useless graphics and high on useful tools. It is important to maintain a rhythm and mood when trying to get an audience to make it through 800 pages and Hanaan succeeds in keeping the content fresh and throws in just the right amount of humor. And unlike just about every other technical book I've read, the jokes are actually funny.
And you'll find that the approach to solving a problem doesn't focus on right or wrong, or the good or bad way of doing things. Rather, it shows the better or best way of doing something and backs it up with real world scenarios and in plain english. I could go on and on about this book and how much it has helped me and my business. Bottom line, if you use AppleScript then by this book now and keep it close by.
Great book, intimidating size.......2005-02-10
I think I have read just about every book there is
on AppleScript.
At 850 pages and $59.99, this book could easily
scare away potential AppleScript book buyers.
That would be a mistake.
This book, unlike many of the existing AppleScript
books, is based solely on Mac OS X. The target
audience is the whole range of AppleScripting
experience. The author provides from the ground
up introductory chapters for beginners, detailed
chapters on under interaction and file and error
handling for intermediate scripters, and advanced
subjects for professional scripters.
These later topics include debugging, script
objects, and automation.
Needless to say, trying to be all things to all
people is a goal of considerable complexity. I
think Mr. Rosenthal pulls it off rather well.
I do not easily recall any technical book I have
read that flows so easily. The chapters are well
organized with reasonable goals for each. At the
end of each chapter is a Power Wrap-up.
Unlike the often-anemic chapter summaries found
in many books, these Power Wrap-ups
encapsulate all the important knowledge imparted
in each chapter. They make excellent reference
sections, requiring revisiting the full text of the
chapter only if some point needs further
clarification or example.
How well does Mr. Rosenthal meets his goal of
addressing AppleScripters of all skill levels?
Well, I am a professional software developer and
an occasional AppleScripter. I muddle through
AppleScript when needed and somehow manage
to get the task at hand done. Most other books I
have on AppleScript have examples that deal
with, for instance, FileMaker Pro, but do little to
get one to the point where he can attack the
AppleScript dictionary of other applications or to
develop the script architecture to properly
complete the desired task.
Mr. Rosenthal, more clearly and thoroughly than
any other AppleScript author I have read, has
given me the knowledge, skill and courage to dig
into more complex AppleScript projects.
This book is a good match for my skill level.
I cannot address how professional AppleScripters
might find this book, but it appears to me there is
a lot of good, advanced, information here.
I think the serious AppleScript beginner would
find everything he needs right here, although the
book's size might be slightly intimidating.
Is the book Comprehensive as touted in the title?
I think so.
I feel this book fills a serious void that has existed
in the AppleScript realm. The crystal clear writing
is marred only by a few poorly reproduced screen
captures (at least in my copy.) Most graphics are
fine.
For those concerned about buying an expensive
book from an unknown publisher, I can state that
I have read a few computer books from Friends of
Ed and have found each to be well worth the
reading effort. Friends of Ed is now part of
Apress, another publisher that may not be
familiar to the Macintosh community. However,
Apress is well known in the PC community for
their wide range of technical, primarily
programming, books. Any pre-purchase concern
about the publishing house should be swept away.
In summary, this is a big book, a bit more
expensive than most AppleScript books, a bit
intimidating in its size, but very well written and
organized.
Applescript Book great for beginners to expirienced.......2005-02-06
Here is a book that is clear, concise, and gets you to think about Applescript, in the right way. Hanaan gets into the way Applescript works with exemplary thoroughness and accuracy. The right choices were made in the priority of a "Contents at a Glance" whereby just reading the titles of the chapter one can flip ahead and get to apple-scripting. One can always spend the time to get familiar again with the basic syntax of Applescript as a review or get to understand the use of Applescript and a Media Workflow or Integrated Production Environment.
There are real world examples of workflow's and practical tips on how to get back to healthy scriptwriting. Hanaan does teach you how to do many specific things with AppleScript, and gives you the proper foundation to solve new problems on your own.
The book also supplies plenty of examples of that won't work, what can go wrong and how to deal with them. There are a good amount of screen shots, a few illustrations. Unlike many "Thinking" books, this could also be used as a cookbook for Applescript. You will find lots of examples, from simple one-liners, to those hard to place Labeled Parameters. There are many examples to try in your choice of script editor and even downloads of the examples given to try your own skills with Applescript. There is confidence and approachable personality, throughout the book, with a bit of wit, too.
There are some intensive references on the styles of scripting that helps all scripters decide how to approach a solution. There is no "lightly touching" on a subject that can include Applescript. Hanaan gets into what it can do for you, giving the right amount of information for an informed decision.
Those new to Applescript will be find the candor of the text to be easy to follow along with and the advanced scripter will learn some new tricks or relearn some old techniques to improve their scripting foundation.
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